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UFC president Dana White recently said that Kenny Florian “chokes in the big fights” following the lightweights recent loss to Gray Maynard at UFC 118. Florian and Maynard faced off in a #1 contender bout last Saturday. “The Bully” dominated “Ken-Flo” with his wrestling to take the fight via unanimous decision.
Florian responded to White’s comments recently, noting that his defeat wasn’t because he faltered under the pressure, but because he was out-wrestled.
“I take what Dana said as a compliment because I think he really believes in my skills as a fighter. I was capable of winning the fight but I would have to have fought a very boring fight. I felt great mentally & physically. I have more work to do on my wrestling & have already made the arrangements to become much better in that area of my game.”
“Gray out wrestled me. I didn’t crumble. I have won many main events & important fights. I blame my weakness in wrestling on the loss, not my mental game.”
You can read more of Florian’s quotes at MMAFighting.com.